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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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