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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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