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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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