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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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