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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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