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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because 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 participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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