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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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