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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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