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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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