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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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