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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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