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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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