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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment 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 the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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