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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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