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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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