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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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