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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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