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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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