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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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