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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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