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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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