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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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