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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda 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 we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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