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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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