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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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