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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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