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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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