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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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