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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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