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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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