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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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