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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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