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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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