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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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