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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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