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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment 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 issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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