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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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