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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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