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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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