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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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