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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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