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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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