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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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