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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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