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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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