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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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