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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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