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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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