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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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