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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month 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 participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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