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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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