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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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