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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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