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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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