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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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