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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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