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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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