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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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