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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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