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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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