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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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