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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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