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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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