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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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