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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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