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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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