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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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