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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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