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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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