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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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