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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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