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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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