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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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