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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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