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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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