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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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