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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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