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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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