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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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