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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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