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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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