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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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