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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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