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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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