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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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