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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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