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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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