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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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