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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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