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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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