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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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