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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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