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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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