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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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