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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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