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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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