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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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