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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online 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 participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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