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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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