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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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