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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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