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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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