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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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