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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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