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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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