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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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