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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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