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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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