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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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