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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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