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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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