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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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