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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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