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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always 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 subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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