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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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