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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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