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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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