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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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