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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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