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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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