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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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