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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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