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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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