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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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