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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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