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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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