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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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