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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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