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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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