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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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