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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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