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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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