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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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