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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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