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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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