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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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