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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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