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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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