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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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