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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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