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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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