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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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