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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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