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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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