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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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