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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not 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 many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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