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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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