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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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