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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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