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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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