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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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