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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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