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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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