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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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