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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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