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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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