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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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