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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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