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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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