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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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