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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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