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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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