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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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