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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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