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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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