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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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