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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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