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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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