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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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