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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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