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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive 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 institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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