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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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