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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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