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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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