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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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