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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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