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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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