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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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