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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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