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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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