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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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