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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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