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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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