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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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