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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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