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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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