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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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