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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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