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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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