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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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