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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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