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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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