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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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