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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and 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 institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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