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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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