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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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