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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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