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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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