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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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