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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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