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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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