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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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