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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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