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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States 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 deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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