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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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