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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and 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 organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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