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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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