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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco 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 we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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