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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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