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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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