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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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