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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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