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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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