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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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