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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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