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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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