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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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