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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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