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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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