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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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