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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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