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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information 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 topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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