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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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