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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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