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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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