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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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