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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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