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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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