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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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