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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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