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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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