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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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