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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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