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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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