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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment 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 handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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