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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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