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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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