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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies 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 inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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