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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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