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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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