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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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