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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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