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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important 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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