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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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