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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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