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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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