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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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