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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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