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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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