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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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