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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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