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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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