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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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