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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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