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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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