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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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