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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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