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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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