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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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