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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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