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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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