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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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