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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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