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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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