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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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