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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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