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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX 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 organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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