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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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