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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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