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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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