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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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