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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important 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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