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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? 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 the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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