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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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