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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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