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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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