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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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