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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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