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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online 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 educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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