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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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