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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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