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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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