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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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