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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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