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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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