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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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