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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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