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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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