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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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