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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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