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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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