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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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