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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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