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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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