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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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