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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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