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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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