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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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