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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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