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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and 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 participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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