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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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