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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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