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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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