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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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