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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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