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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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