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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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