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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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