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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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