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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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