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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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