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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices 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 issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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