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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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