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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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