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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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