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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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