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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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