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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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