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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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