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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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