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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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