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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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