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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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