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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)