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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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