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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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