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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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