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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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