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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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