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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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