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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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