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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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