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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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