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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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