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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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