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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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