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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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