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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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