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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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