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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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