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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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