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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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