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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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