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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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