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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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