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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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