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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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