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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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