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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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