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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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