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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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