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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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