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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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