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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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