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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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