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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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