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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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