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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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