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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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