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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices 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 motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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