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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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