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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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