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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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