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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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