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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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