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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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