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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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