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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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