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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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