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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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