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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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