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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because 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 we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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