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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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