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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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