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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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