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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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