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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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