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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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