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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University 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 teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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