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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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