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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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