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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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