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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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