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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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