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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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