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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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