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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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