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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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