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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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