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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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