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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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