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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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