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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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