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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over 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. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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