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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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