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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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