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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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