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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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