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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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