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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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