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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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