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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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