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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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