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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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