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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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