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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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