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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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