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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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