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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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