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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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