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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC 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 educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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