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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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