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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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