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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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