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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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