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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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