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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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