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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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