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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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