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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive 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 teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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