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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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