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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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