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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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