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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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