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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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