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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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