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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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