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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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