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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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