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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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