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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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