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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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