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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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