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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? 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 learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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