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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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