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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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