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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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