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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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