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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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