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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online 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 participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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