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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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