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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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