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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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