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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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