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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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