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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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