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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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