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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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