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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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