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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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