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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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