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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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