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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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