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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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