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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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