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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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