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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key 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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