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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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