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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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