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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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