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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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