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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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