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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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