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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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