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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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