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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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