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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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