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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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