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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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