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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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