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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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