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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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