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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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