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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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