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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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