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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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