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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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