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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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