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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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