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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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