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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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