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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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