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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? 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 student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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