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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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