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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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