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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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