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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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