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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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