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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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