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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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