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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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