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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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