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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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