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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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