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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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