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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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