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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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