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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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