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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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