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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory 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 institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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