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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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