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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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