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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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