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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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