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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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