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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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