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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC 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 student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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