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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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