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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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