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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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