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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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