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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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